Car Rental - Vigo

Renting a car in Vigo allows you to explore as much of this culture-packed city as you can. Lying on the western coast of mainland Spain, you won’t be surprised that there are sun-kissed beaches to explore but Vigo is a city packed full of culture too.

Today, Galicia’s largest city is fast becoming one of Spain’s most desirable beach destinations, as well as one of the country’s great gastronomic centers.

Our car rental in Vigo pick-up point is close to the city’s airport and near the main AP-9 freeway, allowing you quick and easy access to the sights of this historic city as well as the opportunity to explore the unique delights of Galicia.

Renting your car from us is hassle free. There are no hidden extras or credit card fees to pay while our best price guarantee means if you find a cheaper Hertz price, we’ll refund the difference.

Vigo is one of Spain’s best sun-kissed secrets. Wander the winding streets, soak up the atmosphere in the bustling squares or take your Vigo car rental to explore the beautiful coastline at your own pace. 

The best place to get your bearings in Vigo is in the Casco Vello, which rises behind the city’s busy commercial port. This charming neighborhood is a maze of narrow, winding streets lined with traditional buildings and punctuated by attractive squares. The largest, Praza da Constitución, is a great place to sit with a coffee at one of the cafés and watch the city go by.

South from the old town is the Parque del Castro, a pleasant park and botanical garden with partly reconstructed Roman remains dating from the 3^rd century BC. The park is topped by the Castelo do Castro, a castle built in the 17th century for Felipe IV as part of Vigo's defenses. The best time to come here is at dusk when the sun slides spectacularly into the ocean behind the Illas Cíes – a trio of spectacular islands a 45-minute ferry ride away.

West of the center is the excellent Museo do Mar, housed in a former canning factory. Just a 15-minute drive if you’re renting a car in Vigo, this aquarium-come-museum dives into the city’s committed relationship to the sea. From boat building to marine biology, it’s an engaging way to learn more about Vigo and its community. 

As home to the world’s largest fishing port, it’s hardly surprising the city boasts some of the best seafood in Spain. The old town is crammed with traditional old tapas bars offering the ubiquitous octopus (pulpo), as well as baby squid, grilled sardines and chinchos (small fried fish).

There are a host of great spots to sample, but for some of the best food in town try Taberna a Pedra on Rua Cesteiros for delicious sardines and moreish desserts. Follas Novas, on Rua Serafin Avendano, makes an ideal spot for dinner with its selection of excellent Galician cuisine, though it’s best to reserve a table in advance.

Stretching south-west from Vigo’s port you’ll find 10 miles of sandy beaches – perfect to explore if you’re renting a car in Vigo. Best of the bunch is the mile-long Praia de Samil, which lies about three miles from the city center. Backed by a long promenade lined with bars and restaurants, it offers great views of the Illas Cíes. A little further along is the quieter but equally beautiful La Fontaíña.

Lying offshore, at the mouth of the Vigo estuary, are the stunning Cíes islands, a three-island archipelago that forms part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. The islands – Monteagudo, San Martiño and Do Faro – are reached from Vigo via a 45-minute boat ride and are well worth the effort.

Their pine and eucalyptus forests are fringed by dazzling white-sand beaches and steep, rocky cliffs. The islands and are an unspoiled paradise for hiking, scuba-diving and bird watching. Or, head into the crystal-clear waters and relax on what many consider to be some of the finest beaches in Spain.

Car rental in Vigo gives you the freedom and convenience to explore this stunning Spanish city and beyond.

Vigo is a real treat for those on vacation or anyone visiting on business. From the historic old town to a foodie’s paradise, there’s plenty here to keep you occupied.

The steep and winding streets in the center of the old town (casco vello) are largely pedestrianized. However, there are plenty of secure parking lots and garages to store your Vigo car rental so it’s ready for when you want to explore further afield.

Renting a car in Vigo allows you to be at the Museo do Mar de Galicia is as little as 15 minutes. Here, you can learn about the city’s rich maritime heritage and how they continue to celebrate this long-standing relationship with the sea today. From the museum, Avenida Samil runs south, allowing you to drive down the beautiful coastline and gain access to Vigo’s fantastic beaches.

The AP-9 freeway will take you into the heart of Vigo and also towards the border with neighboring Portugal. Northbound, across the Vigo estuary, this road will take you to the historic town of Pontevedra, a 30-minute drive from Vigo.

If you’re renting a car in Vigo, it’s a good idea to know the roads. There are three types of main road in Spain. Carreteras nacionales (prefixed with an ‘N’) are toll-free national roads, autovías are toll-free divided highways (prefixed with an ‘A’) while autopistas are tolled highways (prefixed with ‘AP’ or ‘E’). Spain’s toll roads can be costly but are usually much quieter.

Autovías and autopistas both have a speed limit of 120km/h (74mph), while in built-up areas this drops to 50km/h (30mph). Wherever you’re using your Vigo car rental just in the city or want to explore more of Spain, you’ll need to keep to the right-hand side of the road.